NATIONAL AVIATION CO.OF INDIA LTD. vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the National Aviation Co. of India Ltd. under the premise that the prosecution could not continue while the regularization of employees was pending. The Court established that the prosecution should be stayed for three years, allowing the respondents to revive the appeal if the regularization does not occur within that timeframe. The decision emphasizes the importance of resolving employment status before proceeding with criminal charges.